270: Benzos, Sleep, and the Withdrawal No One Warns You About

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In this episode, I break down what benzodiazepines actually do to your brain, why quitting them isn't as simple as just stopping, and what I recommend instead of going cold turkey.

You'll learn:

• Why benzos can be harder to quit than heroin

• The real reason withdrawal happens, and why it's so often mistaken for relapse

• The side effects doctors don't always mention

• What to try before you ever consider starting a benzo for sleep

• How my client Matt finally got his sleep back without depending on medication

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00:00 Benzos and Sleep Fears

00:49 Matt’s Sudden Insomnia

02:00 What Benzos Really Do

04:36 Side Effects and Dependence

06:06 Safe Tapering Strategy

07:43 Root Cause Sleep Program

08:19 Support During Withdrawal

08:47 GABA Alternatives to Try

09:32 Matt’s Test Results Breakthrough

10:17 Genetics Aren’t Destiny

10:40 Off the Benzo and Final Takeaway